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Councilman Sauickie stated what about if somebody was living on the property and it got changed would with the owner be notified.
Attorney Greg McGuckin stated no if it was done as part of the master plan. If it was a recommendation of the master plan, they would not receive individual notice. It is statewide.
Ms. Artz stated she will speak to Taxation and see what it says; but on every paper work even from her Attorney when she bought the property she checked with Jackson to make sure that she could have animals on the property since it was previously a farm and was told yes its residential R1. When she went to the meeting a couple of weeks ago and found out her property is suddenly her property is an LC.
Councilman Sauickie stated there is an ordinance in town about no knock advised Ms. Artz to get a no knock sticker. Clerk Kisty stated if it continues to contact the Police Department.
JANELLY LANDA -70 JOHNSON LANE- Ms. Landa stated just moved to the area and new to this issue and picked this particular street because it was quiet cul-de-sac where kids go outside and play. She did observed the area that Mr. Rapp spoke about, thinks it would have a huge detriment to have half commercial properties develop in this area it would decrease property values and make it a little less safe for kids.
SHELDON HOFSTEIN-48 BALTUSROL DRIVE- Wanted to know if Council could give a quick rundown on Ordinance 32-21 rezone where you’re amending and supplementing Chapter 244-57 one in the mixed area what are the plans for that.
Council President Kern stated that’s a part of the Jackson 21 settlement. That portion of land was originally set up to be large retail like in Howell where they are having problems filling space and in other areas of the State where regular normal retail would be and being adjusted to where it’s e-commerce and other opportunities to develop that portion; it is a small portion of that settlement.
Mr. Hofstein’s next comment was about the Planning Board appointee feels the person should resign and should wait until the lawsuit is resolved.
Mr. Hofstein thanked Clerk Kisty for her service to the Township and for the excellent job she has done for this town Clerk and hopes she enjoys her retirement and her grandchildren.
JIM RAPP- 49 JOHNSON LANE- Mr.Rapp stated that a former Councilperson had made a comment sometime in the past that all of Bennetts Mills is going to be commercial.
MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING
YES: CHISHOLM, SAUICKIE, FLEMMING, KERN
ABSENT: BORRELLI
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY: SAUICKIE MOTION SECONDED BY: CHISHOLM YES: CHISHOLM, SAUICKIE, FLEMMING, KERN ABSENT: BORRELLI
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT KERN
JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK